Greatroom with fireplace - lots of glass - 270 degree views to mountains
Location: Almond, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (2 miles west of the intersection of NC 28 and NC 143)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-9)
MOUNTAIN SOLITUDE!! UNCROWDED!! ALL OF THE AMENITIES!! Very private, very open interior design, three bedroom, two bath, fireplace in great room, antique ventless propane gas stove in master bedroom. Cathedral ceiling in great room. 9 foot ceiling in master bedroom. Wrap-around deck on main level offers fabulous 270 degree views to the south flank of the Smoky Mountains National Park. The cabin was built in 1993 - major renovation completed in 2002. 1,350 square feet heated and cooled plus oversized single car garage(storage for 3-4 motorcycles) plus 600 sqaure feet of outside decks -- one deck covered, one open. The cabin is sited on a 2 acre heavily wooded ridge line lot.
HUGE PRIVATE MASTER SUITE (NOT an open loft) has KING SIZE bed, entertainment center with satellite TV and VHS video cassette player, great stereo and CD player, cordless phone. Antique gas stove (propane) on stone hearth with remote control thermostat -- lots of charm on those cool mountain nights. Kitchenette with sink, microwave, coffee pot, coffee bean grinder and undercounter refrigerator compliments the master suite. Private bath. Book library. Walk-in closet. TWO SLIDING GLASS WINDOW WALLS lead to the covered private lower deck with HOT TUB and also offers fabulous views. The lower deck has separate, no-stair access to the parking areas and garage. Full-size clothes washer and dryer in garage.
GUEST BEDROOM #1 has QUEEN SIZE bed and SLIDING GLASS WINDOW WALL, access to main deck and upper level parking - 4 stair steps, cordless phone. GUEST BEDROOM #2 has a DOUBLE-size bed and a SINGLE bed - additional double mattress under double bed, phone. Guest bath, with tub/shower combination, is between guest bedrooms. DOUBLE SLEEPER SOFA in great room.
GREATROOM / KITCHEN - THREE SLIDING GLASS WINDOW WALLS, Programmable central heat (propane gas) and air conditioning (electric heat pump), propane BBQ grill, full-service kitchen for eight people, dining room table seats 6, breakfast bar with 4 stools, outside dining table seats 4, full-size refrigerator, 4-eye electric stove, single oven, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, two coffee pots, coffee bean grinder, blender,utinsels, two sets of bed linens and towels, 50 gal. hot water heater, full-size clothes washer and dryer in garage, entertainment center in great room with surround stereo, satellite TV with VHS video cassette player, CD/DVD player, cordless telephone with voice mail, internet access available with 3-day advance notice, adequate parking for 4-5 vehicles, LOTS OF FIREWOOD - BRING YOUR OWN FIRE STARTER LOGS / KINDLING. Access road is asphalt and concrete - 4 wheel drive not necessary!!! AVAILABLE YEAR YOUND!!!
WELCOME MANUAL filled with area activities, restaurants, grocery store, directions, weather patterns. Trail maps, trail books, area maps, river maps, birding encyclopedia, VHS tape library in greatroom, closet full of board games and puzzles on main level, five bird feeders, squirrel feeder, blackberries in July and August, wild turkey, grouse, raccoons, occasional bear in August.
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF AMERICAN WHITEWATER BOATING -- Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing. Biking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Golf, Stream and Lake Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Harrah's Casino, Blue Grass Music, Living History Museums, Mountain Crafts, Biltmore Home, Swimming, Sailing, Jet Skiing, MOTORCYCLE and SPORTS CAR TOURING through Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, DEAL'S GAP, CHEROHALA SKYWAY. TSALI is ten miles away for Mountain Bikers, Horseback Riders and Hikers. APPALACHIAN TRAIL accessible at Stecoah Gap or Hike Inn - each three miles away, Railroad Touring, Gem Prospecting, HANGING DOG is 25 miles away for 4-wheelers/motocross trail riders. ALPINE SKIING at Gatlinburg/Maggie Valley or OR just relax!!
- Amenities
- Our Cabin is located 2900 feet up in the rugged mountains of western North Carolina. THE AREA IS 70% NATIONAL FOREST, NATIONAL PARK AND BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKES. In July 2002 "Outdoor" Magazine touted Graham County, NC as the BEST OF 10 VACATION DESTINATIONS IN THE US based on ** VALUE **, ** AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY **!! Million dollar views from great room and both decks are northeast to Clingman's Dome. Many activities, full service grocery store, restaurants, pharmacy are just 15 minutes away. Then relax and enjoy the solitude and views from our spacious decks or hot tub.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$ 700/week - AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND ---- 8% NC lodging tax applicable
$125/night, 2 night min., $150/night HOLIDAYS, 4 night min.
$75/$125 Janitorial. Hot Tub-OPTIONAL $70 - March thru November
$150 refundable deposit to confirm reservation.
RENTAL AGREEMENT REQUIRED. 30 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY.
NO PETS, NO FIREWORKS, RENTOR MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD.
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Deposit refunded 45 days after guest leaves.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Greatroom with fireplace - lots of glass - 270 degree views to mountains - Almond, NC - North Carolina Cabin Rental near Fontana Lake
- View from Greatroom deck to Clingman's Dome in Smoky Mountains National Park - Almond, NC - North Carolina Cabin Rental near Fontana Lake
- Master Bdrm - King size bed, antique stove, kitchenette, covered deck, views - Almond, NC - North Carolina Cabin Rental near Fontana Lake
- Dining Area -- inside or on deck with views to the Smoky Mountains.
- View from The Pines Rd. - 2 acre shaded ridge line lot -- parking - 5 steps
- Guest Bedroom #1 - queen size bed - glass door to upper deck - views.
- Guest Bedroom #2 Additional Double Mattress Under Bottom Bunk
- Covered deck off mstr bdrm , cedar hot tub, no stair access to parking, views
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #25192
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